Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes

[*SEE FREE GIVEAWAY AT BOTTOM OF POST]

My husband came home with not a bottle of wine, but a bottle of cherry juice. Yep. Cherry juice. I asked him what it was, and he said, “Cherry juice.” I said, “Oh, it looks good.” He said, “It is. It’s also good for you.” Okay, so my cherry juice story isn’t very exciting, but these “Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes” ARE.

How about a taste?

You see, after I tried the cherry juice, I knew I would use it in a future recipe because it just had such intense flavor. I had never seen cherry juice before, and certainly had never tried it. My husband bought it after he read that tart cherry juice concentrate helps reduce inflammation in the body. He adds just a tiny bit to his water for his exercise work outs and when I tried it, I loved it, too. The fact that it helps reduce inflammation in our body, well that is always a great thing for EVERYONE. Everyone has inflammation no matter what age they are.

Okay, so how did the “Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes” come into play? Well, honestly, I have no idea where my ideas come from, they just come, and at very strange times. I was making pancakes a couple weeks ago and I decided to add a little of the cherry juice to the pancake batter. Unfortunately, it turned the pancakes ugly purple ha ha. That’s when I decided to add the cherry juice and syrup together 😆 . I did a 2 to 1 ratio (print full recipe below), and the “Cherry Maple Syrup” was FANTASTIC. I mean knock your slipper socks off on a Sunday morning FANTASTIC. I knew I had a hit.

This is what the cherry juice concentrate looks like in the store. You can find it in the refrigerated juice section. You must keep this stuff cold and remember it is concentrated. It is a little expensive, but remember you can use it many other ways like mentioned above.

These “Cherry Pancakes” would be perfect for Valentine’s Day wouldn’t they?

Hold up! Before I go, I must tell you about these new amazing kitchen utencils I am currently trying out & *GIVING AWAY! They just arrived and I am so delighted with the super high quality (it’s hard to find that these days).

First, the “spurtle” (I never heard of one until now, have you?) which is a flat wooden spatula that is perfect for mixing batter, flipping pancakes, and I even tried it today on my egg.

The small one was perfect for that egg flipping.

I’m honestly beginning to wonder how I got along so long without them. The “spurtles” are made out of bamboo wood which is light weight, and they won’t scratch up my pans. Here’s where I found them if you want to check them out: Spurtle Utensils from Hearth & Home Goods.

I also have a brand new set of wooden utensils that are crazy high quality. These are not like the ones you find at the dollar store or even Target. The handles are made from beech wood and are also stain resistant. The food safe silicone heads are heat resistant up to 480 degrees. They are also non-stick and BPA free. You can find these here: Cooking Utensils from Hearth & Home Goods.

*You can also enter our free giveaway to win your choice of 1 set of utensils from Hearth & Home Goods by leaving 1 comment on this post at the bottom letting us know which set you would prefer. (Click links above to see both sets & descriptions to help you decide.) 1 (US resident) winner will receive the utensils for free! This giveaway runs through February 17th at midnight EST. Winner will be notified by e-mail shortly after 2/17/17 (after you leave your comment below).

I hope you try my “Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes” soon, and good luck with this generous giveaway!

Pancakes for 4 (I use reduced fat bisquick recipe which is on the box.)

1/2 cup red tart cherry juice (found in juice section)

1 cup real maple syrup (no fake stuff)

1 cup fresh or frozen cherries

Instructions

Prepare Cherry Maple Syrup: If you're using fresh cherries, wash them, remove stem & pit, then cut in half or leave whole. If you're using frozen, let them defrost for 45 minutes or warm up on stove in a small pan. Also cut these in half or leave whole. Add tart cherry juice to maple syrup in medium bowl and mix well with a spoon.

When pancakes are ready, pour cherry maple syrup over pancakes and then add the cherries to your preference. Serve with whipped topping for fun. Refrigerate unused cherry maple syrup and use within 1 week.

I would like the non-stick set. I even went to Family Dollar because I need a new spatula for my non-stick fry pan. It only took me over a year and a half, and 3 non-stick pans, to teach my husband, that they scratch with metal utensils. “Honey, Not the metal whisk!”

I plan to try the tart cherry juice in water to combat inflammation. Thanks for the information. I’m currently dieting so no pancakes for right now but sounds like something my son would love. I like the silicone covered utentils.

Great recipe and wonderful giveaway.
I could use some new Cooking Utensils as some I have had for years and really are getting in bad shape so I’m going with the cooking utensils.
Thank U 4 this giveaway opportunity

Wow…this post was full of great information. The recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to give it a try. I just briefly read a little more about the potential benefits of cherry juice….really interesting. I also just commented to my husband yesterday that I want to clean out our utensil drawer and stream line our utensil collection by having only quality, useful items that would also look good displayed in a crock on the counter. I am heading over to Amazon now to check out the items you suggested, and if I were lucky enough to be the winner of your give away, I’d love to have those spurtles among my new tools. Thanks so much for the great blog and all of the inspiration you provide!

Not only have pancakes but as your making them you can tell your Valentine, they make your heart flip. Heart shaped butter (my heart melts for you) orange juice ( orange.,. You glad your my valentine.
Make breakfast fun. All because of fun cherry maple syrup. ( May-ple, you’ll be my valentine) have to work on that one lol

I would like the cooking utensils. I have a wooden spoon with a hole in the center of the spoon that I have referred to as a spurtle. The dictionary defines spurtle as a stick used to stir porridge. I would love those too, but the nonstick utensils are more practical.

I yearn for a set of utensils! I already have an olive wood spatula and it’s just as you said, “I don’t know how I cooked for 50 years without one. PS Just bought cherry juice, no sugar, made from Montmorency cherries (I used to have the trees in my back yard & what yummy pies came from those trees.) oh yes from Trader Joe’s. Happy Day!

These look so yummy and it reminds me when I used to go berry picking with my Dad when I was little. We’d eat more than we would pick. Ahh, but the memories are so wonderful. I love the non stick utensils and would love to give them a try. Thanks:-)

These look so yummy and it reminds me when I used to go berry picking with my Dad when I was little. We’d eat more than we would pick. Ahh, but the memories are so wonderful. I love the non stick utensils and would love to give them a try. Thanks:-)

I tired a small amount of the syrup in my ice tea a great change from raspberry it was delicious. My boy friend has eggs fried I would like to try the bamboo set to see if that would help me flip the eggs I haven’t mastered that step yet.

I absolutely love cherry….So your Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes sounds Devine and I can’t wait to try them !!! I was just looking at utensils yesterday…I would love to have a set of the cooking utensils with the silicone heads. Thank you for the wonderful blog… Keep up the good work 😊

Just saw this great article and was so happy to see the information about the cherry juice! We have been using Tart Cherry Juice for two years and it has helped our health! I would love to receive the utensil set and will be ordering the Cherry concentrate! Thanks for the syrup recipe!

Love the cherry juice syrup. We would tell our patients years ago (I’m a retired nurse) to use cherry 🍒 juice for gout. It’s great for inflammation. Would love the spurtle utensils because I make breakfast daily. Thanks for your ideas.♥️

Definitely, the Bamboo Spurtles! They seem to be very useful and versatile, and I have never seen anything like them before. I’ve already checked them out on Amazon, great item. Also, another great post. I look forward to them. Those pancakes look amazingly delicious, and cannot wait to try them. My husband and younger son love cherries, so they are sure to become a favorite in our house. And thanks for the great health tip…that was a big plus. Enjoy your weekend!

Wow! love the look of those Spurtles; would love to try em. Thanks for the chance to win!!! I’ve read about the great health benefits of tart cherry juice. Now I think I’ll give it a try……those pancakes make my mouth water!
Have a wonderful weekend Julie.

We use cherry concentrate in our home for the exact same reason! We do mix it with water, but also with seltzer, or add it to iced tea!! I think the pancake and syrup recipe will be next! Thank you for sharing and as for the tools I think either set would be great, but I’m leaning towards the cooking set.

I have a heart shaped waffle iron & going to make some for my family on VD. I think the cherry maple syrup will be yummy on them! Your recipe looks dog gone delicious Julie, I can’t wait to try this! I would enjoy using the Spurtles, they look very unique! Hope u have a fun Valentine’s Day with your family too …
Roses r Red, Violets r blue, I’m really lucky to have a friend like U! ; )

Wow who would have thought cherry juice for inflammation. We are doing grape concentrate for immune system (flu season) so far so good. I vote for natural whenever possible according to each individuals medical history and meds of course! Spurtles would be great! Great post thanks.

Oh Yeah! These cherry pancakes look AH-MAY-ZING! (misspelling intended) I am going to place an order on Amazon RIGHT NOW for the 🍒 juice and syrup! I also am loving the way that “Mom & Dad” think…..drizzled on some vanilla ice cream! Mmmmmm

As for the giveaway, I’d ❤️ to win the spurdles! They look like an amazing kitchen gadget which would eliminate the clutter of all the other tools and free up some much needed room for storing and organizing other kitchen items! I’m pretty sure I could use those handy little things for almost anything I cook and get rid of all the others! Great post and giveaway! Thanks so much!!

I bet the cherry juice would be great to top off a glass of seltzer! That would be refreshing and festive. Must order some today 🙂 The beech/silicone is gorgeous. I have an all silicone spoon for cooking and I LOVE it.

Your Cherry Maple Syrup Pancakes look Heavenly!! I can’t wait to make them! The Cooking Utensils from Hearth and Home Goods would probably be my first choice, even though I’m loving those Spurtle Utensils just as much 🙂 Thanks for this chance & the yummy recipe!

I’m going to try the baked eggs. And the 5 pc set of utensils would be awesome-I’ve recently put mine out by the stove in a crock. The benefits of cherries include warding off gout – using white tart cherries

Hi Julie, I don’t usually enter giveaways but the pNcake recipie really got to me. I used to work in an assisted living kitchen and I think those residents would have been blown away with the pancakes. Wow! Can’t wait to try them. Both sets look great but I’ve never seen or used the spurtles so I guess those are the ones I would pick. Thanks for the blog by the way. Really enjoy it.

Hi Julie. I used to work in an assisted living kitchen. I loved making new things for the residents. I have a feeling they would have flipped over your pancake recipie. 😍 Can’t wait to try them at home. As for the giveaway, both look great! But never having used a spurtle I guess that’s the one I would like to try. Thank you also for your blog. I really enjoy it!

I love the looks of both of these sets, but I would love to have the spurtle set. Not only because it is so much fun to say – spurtle spurtle spurtle – but because they will absolutely help with my pots and pans! Thanks for this givaway.

I would love to win/ try out the spurtles! The name is so dang cute, and I sure can see myself using them for everything (mostly in the kitchen 😉
So, yea, I would prefer the spurtles if I am so lucky to be the one person chosen. Please. Thank you. :))

I
Love ❤️ cherry 🍒 juice! It is so refreshing and tart. Yes, I
Have seen spurtles on QVC with Lucinda ( I think that is her name). I have been intrigued by them ever since and would love to try them. Thx!

Love, love reading your blog and seeing your projects.
I Love the wooden utensil set, they would be so helpful in my
Kitchen keeping my pots and pans in pristine condition and they are
Environmentally friendly as well, which I love.
Looking forward to reading more of you blog;-)

I need to try the tart cherry juice…and my son is loving that picture of the pancakes and cherry syrup. Yum. Please enter me in the giveaway, I love the look of those Spurtle Utensils, I had a similar wooden shaped one years ago and used it to death.

We did not have the juice, but we had two bags of cherries. So, we improvised- delicious! My husband is a chef, and he thought your recipe looked at amazing, so he made it for us yesterday. Thanks for always sharing great ideas! He would love the non- stick set so the kids and I stop scratching his pans. 😁

Can’t go wrong with anything cherry! I am in the process of replacing my kitchen utensils I have had for years. Time for an upgrade. I would love to try either one of the sets you featured.I enjoy your blog , your diys and recipes.Keep ’em coming!

WOW! I love the cherry syrup idea! My husband loves cherries and this would be a wonderful surprise for him. I also really like all the utensils you are trying out. I’d be thrilled to get either kind because I’m in need of new ones anyway. Thanks so much for sharing such wonderful and fun ideas. I’m not one to look at many blogs, but I do keep up with yours and all the cute things you have done. Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve next! 🙂

I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was four years old… so 54 years for me. I’ve heard that cherries cut inflammation and I really need to see if that is true. Thank you for your recipe… Sounds delicious and I’ll definitely be trying it! I’m flip-flopping between the choices here, but I think I’ve got to go with the spurtles!

I made your low carb quiche recipe for dinner night before last, because who doesn’t like breakfast for dinner once in a while!! It was DELISH and a hit for all ages!! I am so looking forward to trying these heavenly cherry syrup pancakes. I can almost feel the sticky fingers of my littles!!

In all honesty one couldn’t go wrong with any of the give away goodies. I would happily embrace either!!! **good luck to me**

I would LOVE the cooking utensils set. It is so difficult to find a high quality set. While registering for our wedding, even the fancy “name” brand stuff was cheap and felt like it wouldn’t last. These look excellent!!! Thank you for the opportunity:)

My granddaughter loves pancakes and omelets and they would both be so much easier to flip with a spurtle and I would love to have those in my kitchen for those purposes. They look amazing, easy to clean and very functional. Please consider us during your giveaway. Thank you so much.

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